Frank Walwyn to receive University of West Indies’ Vice Chancellor Award
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is hosting its 3rd Annual Benefit Gala in Toronto, on Saturday March 10, 2012. Under the theme: Light, Learning and Liberty, Canada’s business […]
Methadone clinic law stalls; City Council: Spectre of Court
London politicians pressed pause Tuesday on a bylaw to licence methadone pharmacies and clinics, sending the proposal back to staff for further study.
Top lawyer to be awarded at UWI Gala
Frank Walwyn, named in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada as one of Canada’s top lawyers in the area of corporate and commercial litigation, is among the […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Linda Hasenfratz
In February, as part of our “Leadership Perspective” series, Linda Hasenfratz, CEO, Linamar Corporation, spoke to a room of business leaders about her leadership principles, dealing with difficult times, and […]
Frank Walwyn honoured with Ryerson Alumni Achievement Award
WeirFoulds Partner, Frank Walwyn, distinguished litigator and President of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, was honoured at Ryerson University’s Alumni Achievement Awards reception on February 16, 2012. See award presentation […]
Toronto Construction Association presents Best of the Best’ awards
The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) has saluted outstanding achievements by both member companies and individuals in its 14th annual “Best of the Best” Awards. The association, which represents close to […]
UWI Benefit Gala in Toronto Honours Outstanding Leaders of Caribbean and Canadian Heritage
TORONTO, Canada On March 10, 2012, the University of the West Indies will honour nine outstanding individuals of Caribbean and Canadian heritage and one remarkable institution at the 2012 Annual […]
UWI to honour local community stalwarts
By Ron Fanfair A rising star in Canada’s legal community, a bestselling author, the son of Jamaica’s third Prime Minister, an internationally recognized artist, a medical doctor and a retired […]
WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in Toronto
WeirFoulds moved up one spot in this year’s ranking. The firm achieved many wins for clients, including a successful appeal by St. Mary’s Cement (Canada) Inc. to allow development of […]
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WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in the GTA
WeirFoulds moved up five spots in this year’s ranking, representing the City of Brampton in a number of cases, including appeals to its new official plan. The firm is also […]
CCDC2 lump-sum contract out of control?
A couple of years ago, Bill Gillan of Revay and Associates Ltd. received a call from a senior engineer in a government organization that undertakes tens of millions of dollars […]
Case Law Update: Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union v. Newfoundland and Labrador (Treasury Board)
Administrative Law Role and Adequacy of Reasons Dunsmuir principles of “justification, transparency and intelligibility”
Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement
The Occupy Toronto Ruling: Batty v City of Toronto
How not to fix St. Lawrence Centre
Is it time to tear down the St. Lawrence Centre and replace it with a better arts complex? That is one of the more startling possibilities presented to the mayor’s […]